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Strategic Sourcing Manager

Lumilens· Operations
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San JoseFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to build and scale a resilient, high-performance supplier network for next-generation photonics products. Own supplier strategy, sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supply continuity across key categories including silicon photonics, advanced packaging, and optical components. Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and manufacturing to align sourcing decisions with product development and production goals.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with product roadmaps and company growth objectives
  • Identify, qualify, onboard, and manage key suppliers across component vendors, contract manufacturers, and strategic manufacturing partners
  • Lead supplier negotiations across pricing, lead times, capacity, quality, and commercial terms. Negotiate and execute master supply agreements and other critical commercial agreements, including Statement of Work (SOW), development agreements, NDAs, etc.
  • Drive cost optimization initiatives through early design engagement, market intelligence, should-cost modeling, supplier process improvement, and long-term supply agreements.
  • Ensure supply continuity and mitigate risk through multi-sourcing, supplier performance management, and contingency planning
  • Partner with cross functional teams to drive supplier selection process (own RFx), support component and module qualification during NPI programs and enable smooth transitions to high-volume manufacturing
  • Collaborate with operations and manufacturing partners to align demand, capacity, and delivery commitments
  • Develop and drive supplier performance against KPIs including cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, capacity and innovation
  • Act as the primary escalation path for his/her respective commodity.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain management within semiconductor, photonics, or high-tech industries
  • Strong experience working with global suppliers including contract manufacturers, specialty component vendors, and strategic manufacturing partners
  • Experience in optical technologies and demonstrated experience with deployment of manufacturing processes
  • Proven track record supporting NPI to HVM transitions in complex hardware environments and with contract manufacturers
  • Deep understanding of strategic sourcing fundamentals including cost modeling, supplier negotiations, contract terms, and risk management
  • Experience working embedding with hardware engineering throughout product development process
  • Ability to operate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across engineering, product management, operations, and finance
  • Actively participate in solving operational challenges to keep product schedules on track
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Skills

Required:Strategic sourcing

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities and certification support
  • Access to cutting-edge photonics and advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams solving complex challenges
Last updated Aug 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Lumilens

Connectivity Platform for AI

Lumilens provides next-gen photonic interconnects for massively scaling out – and scaling up – AI compute infrastructure.

Photonic InterconnectsNext-Gen ManufacturingSystem-level knowledgeLumicore platformCPO/SiPh manufacturing
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